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Critical Illness Insurance

Build a financial safety net to support yourself and your family if you become seriously ill. 

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Reliable financial support for the people you love

CAA Critical Illness Insurance, provided by Securian Canada, helps you focus on recovery if you’re diagnosed with a serious health condition. You could receive a lump-sum payout that can be used to cover anything you or your family may need.

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44 conditions covered, amongst the most of any Canadian insurer

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44 conditions covered – among the most in Canada

On average, critical illness insurance in Canada covers 20-30 conditions. CAA Critical Illness Insurance covers 44 total: 27 critical illnesses and 17 early-stage conditions.
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Customizable to fit your life

Choose between $10K and $1M in coverage and term lengths from 10 to 30 years.
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Easy to get and use

Get your personalized quote, complete your application, and activate your policy online – in as little as 20 minutes.
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Get a no-obligation quote online

See estimated rates for different coverage amounts and lengths. No pressure, and no commitment necessary. Apply when you’re ready.
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Speak with an advisor

A team of non-commissioned, licensed advisors are here if you need help. Call 1-866-714-9007 Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 8PM EST.

 

How does CAA Critical Illness Insurance compare*?

 

CAA Critical Illness Insurance

Other Critical Illness Insurance

Application process

Apply online in as little as 20 minutes and see if you are instantly approved.

Often need to meet or call an advisor and submit a paper application.

Conditions covered

44 conditions covered

20-30 conditions covered (on average)

Coverage amounts offered

$10,000 to $1M

$25,000 to $2.5M (on average)

Coverage lengths offered

10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years

Usually 10 or 20 years, or until age 70 or 75

Fully-covered conditions

27 conditions

Usually 24-26 conditions

Partially-covered conditions

17 conditions

Usually 0-8 conditions

Payout details

Lump-sum tax-free payout

Lump-sum tax-free payout

Fixed-rate

Yes

Yes

Convertible

Yes

Yes

Two-in-one application

Apply for critical illness insurance and term life insurance in a single application

Usually requires separate applications

*As of January, 2024.

Here are some commonly asked questions about critical illness insurance.

A critical illness refers to a serious and often life-threatening medical condition that is specifically defined in the insurance policy. These conditions typically include major illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, cancer, organ transplant, kidney failure, and other severe medical events.

It's important to note that the specific illnesses covered and their definitions can vary significantly between different insurance providers. You should carefully review your terms, conditions, and coverage details to understand what critical illnesses are included, any waiting periods that might apply, and any exclusions or limitations.

Critical illness insurance is designed to provide you (and your family) with a financial safety net in the case of a severe health diagnosis. It can help you and your loved ones manage the financial burden associated with medical treatment, recovery, and lifestyle adjustments that often come with critical illnesses.

The specific illnesses covered by critical illness insurance can vary depending on the insurance provider and the terms of the policy. However, there are several common critical illnesses that are typically covered by most critical illness insurance policies, such as different cancers, heart attacks, and strokes. CAA Critical Illness insurance covers 44 conditions, amongst the most of any Canadian insurer.

Different insurance providers might have variations in coverage, so it's best to consult with an insurance advisor to ensure you have a clear understanding of what’s included, what’s not included, and any specific terms in your policy.

The waiting period in critical illness insurance refers to the specific period of time that must pass after the diagnosis of a covered critical illness before you can submit a claim to receive the insurance payout. The waiting period varies depending on the insurance provider, the covered condition, and the terms of the policy. It typically ranges from 30 days to 90 days, but it can be longer in some cases. With CAA Critical Illness insurance, there’s no waiting period for more than half of the covered conditions.

Your critical illness insurance benefit depends on the amount of coverage you chose when you activated your policy. Different insurance companies offer different coverage amounts. Typically, the amount of coverage offered is between $10,000 to $1M in Canada.

Critical illness insurance in Canada is typically provided as a lump-sum payment to the policyholder if they are diagnosed with a covered critical illness and meet the conditions outlined in the insurance policy.

Yes, you can always cancel your critical illness insurance. With CAA Critical Illness insurance, you get a full refund on any premiums you’ve paid if you cancel within 30 days of the date you activated your critical illness coverage.

If you cancel after this 30-day period, you’ll receive a pro-rated refund of any premiums you have prepaid. And, you won’t be charged any cancellation fees or penalties.

Still have questions? Call +1 (866) 714-9007 Monday-Friday between 8:30AM-8PM EST.

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Securian Canada is the brand name used by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company and Canadian Premier General Insurance Company to do business in Canada. Policies are underwritten by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company.